Name: Sharon Alleman
Title: Financial Adviser
Company: Smith Barney
Location: 433 South Main St., Ste. 100, W. Hartford, CT 06110
Birthplace and year: Exeter, N.H., 1962
Family: Husband, Skip; children: Jordanna and Jackson
College: University of Conn., bachelor of General Studies; Series Seven 66; insurance, life & health
First job outside of finance: Ad rep for The Commercial Record
First job in finance or allied field: Agency manager, Chicago Title Insurance
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? I help my clients achieve financial security and independence, both personally and professionally.
Hobbies: Kayaking, hiking, singing in choir, ice skating
Favorite book: "Undaunted Courage" by Stephen Ambrose
Favorite movie: "The Big Chill"
Person you admire most (outside of family): Eleanor Roosevelt
Key to success: Strong work ethic
If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Entering politics
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